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In 1948 a handful of young men at the Iceberg Restaurant along C.M. Recto Street in Davao City met for the first time to discuss the creation of the first JCI Chapter in Mindanao…

In 1949, with the blessings of the Junior Chamber International Philippines and the Junior Chamber International, the JCI Davao, Inc., more popularly known as “The Davao Jaycees”, is created with Atty. Guillermo E. Torres as its charter President. The seeds of JCI Davao are sown. In that same year, JCI Davao raised and distributed relief goods to victims of a big fire in the Municipality (now city) of Cotabato. This effort goes on record as the first chapter project ever implemented.

In 1950, during the 5th JCI World Congress and 2nd JCP National Convention held in Manila, the JCI Davao is awarded as the Most Outstanding Chapter, while Atty. Leopoldo B. Abellera is awarded as the Most Outstanding Chapter President.

In 1951, Atty. Rosalino R. Isidro assumes the leadership but had to relinquish the Presidency to Architect Ramon Basa shortly after, due to work-related concerns.

In 1952, President Leo Panuncialman took over the chapter’s reins amidst trials and tribulations any fledgling chapter would normally encounter in its formative years.

That same year, Atty. Ramon G. Morada, the father of the “Davao Jaycees” assumes the Presidency of the JCI Philippines, the first JCI Davao member to hold the position, upon the untimely demise of Joaquin “Jake” V. Gonzales. The latter would later be honored posthumously as JCI Senator No. 1.

In 1953, Artemio Vergel de Dios, the Father of Philippine Jayceeism, is himself elected as President of JCI Davao, Inc. Unfortunately, President Temyong wasn’t able to complete the full term as he was re-assigned in Manila. After quick successions that saw Hernani Coscolluela assuming the leadership only to relinquish it as well due to a promotion that requires him to be assigned elsewhere. It was Artemio Al. Loyola who took over the chapter administration and finished the term, capping it with a noble project that saw the chapter donate and distribute mailboxes to the city. Use of these mailboxes went on for decades living a worthwhile legacies to fellow Dabawenyos.

President Loyola later became Congressman for the lone District of Davao City and Davao del Sur.

In 1954, under the leadership of President Dante Nagtalon, JCI Davao hosts the 6th National Convention, the first ever held in Davao City.

In 1955, Atty. Abdon Verzosa becomes the first and only JCI Davao President to die in office. Ramon C. Zosa assumed the leadership and finished the remainder of the term.

In 1956, President Sergio W. Jalbuena provided renewed growth under his administration focusing on internal stability and strengthening the chapter’s foundation.

In 1957, President Antonio Valoria took on the leadership cudgels and prepared the membership for the second National hosting of the chapter scheduled on the following year.

Antonio Valoria would later transfer and settle in Cagayan de Oro City where he eventually became the National President of the Philippine Jaycees Senate in 1977.

In 1958, through the able leadership of President Jose L. Angliongto, JCI Davao hosted the 10th JCI Philippines National Convention for the second time.

In 1959, Ronald Proctor of Scotland becomes the first and by far, the only foreigner to be elected President of JCI Davao. For this and other accomplishments, the Davao City Council passed a resolution declaring him as an adopted son of the city.

In 1960, the younger brother of Ramon “Pepe” Morada, Jose G. Morada assumes the chapter leadership. His administration has contributed significantly to the solidification of the chapter endearing him not only to fellow members but to the National organization as well.

Jose G. Morada went on to be elected as the 15th National President of the Philippine Jaycees, the 2nd JCI Davao member to hold the position.

In 1961, President Mario Marfori further solidified the chapter by implementing worthwhile community projects.

In 1962, under the leadership of Presidents’ Mike Iñigo and Joe Custodio(in that order), JCI Davao hosted the 14th National Convention for the 3rd time.

In 1963, President Honesto A. Cabarroguis and JCI Davao hosted JCI World President Eric H. Stevenson during his visit to Davao City.

In 1964, JCI Davao launches the Search for the Most Outstanding High School Graduate (MOHSG). It will go on to become the longest running in-house annual project of the chapter to this day.

In the same year, the JCI Davao pioneer the Junior Jaycees organization in the Philippines at the Ateneo de Davao High School. Two recruits, James Lee and Vicente B. Guino-o III, later pursue their own jaycee careers, culminating in their election as Presdients of JCI Davao in 1985 and 1987, respectively.

In 1965, President Ramon Tirol assumes the Presidency and further build on the membership. Significant community-based projects were undertaken including the institutionalization of the project MOHSG of which he himself first chaired.

In 1966, at the 21st JCI World Congress in Kyoto, Japan, the project Operation Barrio Uplift wins for President Manuel M. Garcia and JCI Davao the California State Award for the Most Outstanding Project in Humanitarian Assistance.

That same year, JCI Davao hosts the 18th National Convention for the 4th time. President Nonoy went on to become the Congressman for the 2nd District of Davao City.

In 1967, Dr. Herminio Villano became President of the chapter. Numerous medical missions were implemented thus, making the chapter more relevant to the community.

In 1968, under the able leadership of President Mariano Quindoy, the chapter became more active in the field of Internationalism attending every region, area, national and even some international meets, thus, improving the image of the chapter in the JCI community.

In 1969, President Franklin Sison went back to basics and focused more on the internal concerns of the chapter.

In 1970 at the JCI Multi Nation Conference held in Fukouka, Japan, JCI Davao President Sebastian L. Angliongto is awarded as the Most Outstanding Jaycee in Asia. In that same year, at the 25th JCI World Congress in Dublin, Ireland, the project Operation Camelot wins the Most Outstanding Project in Community Development Award.

1970 also proved to be very fruitful for the chapter because thru the initiative of Antonio Villa Abrille Tan, JCI Davao was able to secure a long-term lease on a piece of lang owned by JCI Sen. Huang Siu Sin, along Villamor Street. During the groundbreaking ceremonies for a proposed clubhouse, a time capsule containing chapter scrolls is encased in an underground vault.

In 1971, President Antonio Villa Abrille Tan oversees the construction of the Php 80,000.00-JCI Davao Clubhouse and Doña Luisa Villa Abrille Children’s Playground.

In 1972, President Dionisio dela Cerna and the JCI Davao hosts the 24th National Convention, the first NATCON ever held under Martial Law. This was also the year that saw the completion of the Chapter Clubhouse.

In 1973, under the stewardship of President Cesar Europa, the chapter hosted a two-day Homecoming and Silver Jubilee Celebration held in September, signifying the 25 years of the chapter’s relevant existence. That same year saw the completion of the Doña Luisa Villa Abrille Children’s playground situated inside the premises of the newly constructed JCI Davao Clubhouse.

In 1974, at the 29th JCI World Congress in Auckland, New Zealand, the project Bigay-Buhay wins for President Romeo D. Reyes and JCI Davao the California Golden State Award for the Most Outstanding Project in Humanitarian Assistance.

In 1975, President Jose S. Feliciano and JCI Davao host the 7th Joint Mindanao Area Conference.

In 1976, proved to be a banner year for the chapter as President Crispo Liceralde and JCI Davao hosts the 6th Chapter Presidents’ Conference and Joint National Board Meeting for Incoming and Outgoing JCIP Officers and Past President Sebastian L. Angliongto is elected as the 27th National President, the 3rd JCI Davao member to assume the position. Numerous awards were also amassed in both Area and National Conventions.

In the same year at the 31st JCI World Congress in St. Louis, USA, National President Sebastian L. Angliongto receives the One World Award as the Most Outstanding Jaycees in the World.

In 1977, Magno “Mags” Cruz, a transferee from Oro Jaycees, became the Chapter’s President. He immediately went to work by addressing various administrative concerns of the chapter. He went on to further strengthen the membership through the massive conduct of leadership trainings.

In 1978, it was President Virgilio ”Bong” Magno’s turn to lead the chapter to greater heights. As a past chapter Secretary-General, President Bong put more value to sound chapter management by efficiently administering the chapter. He also led the chapter to the JCI World Congress in Manila later that year.

In 1979, a former young chapter stalwart came to realize his full potential by annexing the chapter presidency, steering the membership with renewed vigor and enthusiasm. The true testament to the fine tradition of leadership that President Nonoy carried throughout his term proved to be a pivotal factor as the toughest fight for the Presidency of JCI Davao ensued in late 1979 between up and comers Nonoy Tingson and Alex Ngo. As the smoke of battle cleared and the members’ loyalty to the chapter had been tested to its farthest limits, the latter emerged the victor.

In 1980, President Alex Ngo focused on internal matters of the chapter to help prepare the members for the upcoming hosting of the National Convention the following year.

In 1981, President Wilfredo P. Fuentes and JCI Davao host the 33rd National Convention, marking the 6th time the chapter hosted such meet. And thru the vaunted efforts by the Natcon Director Nonoy Villa Abrille, the highly successful hosting was attended by over a thousand delegates, an unmatched feat at that time.

In 1982, the chapter won among others, The Most Outstanding LOM in Mindanao Award. Notwithstanding the 10 new JCI Senators that were invested during its 1982 Induction. President Antonio “Onie” Partoza’s able leadership saw to that.

In 1983, President Augusto Sanchez and the JCI Davao co-hosted the Araw ng Dabaw Celebration. In the same year, the JCI Davao helped establish the Davaoeña “Daba-Daba” Jaycees, the first all female chapter in Davao City.

In 1984, President George Walter Misa’s term started off with a 5-man delegation to Taipei for the JCI World Congress. This year would also see the chapter fly from start to finish. Proof of this was at year’s end during the Ozamis Area Conference where the chapter won a perfect ten out of the same number of bids.

In 1985, under the year’s extension program, JCI Davao helped establish JCI Davaoeña “Daba-Daba”, the first all-female chapter in Davao City.

And as a testament to President James Lee’s effective leadership, he was awarded the Most Outstanding LOM President during the 5th Mindanao Area Conference. In 1986, the chapter saw another true leader in the presence of President Federico Pineda III who not only won the Most Outstanding LOM President but garnered the Most Outstanding LOM in Mindanao as well.

In 1987, President Vicente Guino-o III and JCI Davao hosted for the 7th time the National Convention. This also marked the last occasion where the National President was elected during the Natcon.

In 1988 at the 43rd World Congress in Sydney Australia, the project Jaycee Week wins the Most Outstanding Jaycees Week project in the World. In 1989 during the Asia Pacific Conference held in Yokohama, Japan, the JCI Davao is awarded as the Most Outstanding Chapter in Asia-Pacific while Chapter President Roberto U. Teo is awarded as the Most Outstanding Chapter President in Asia.

In 1989, President Crisostomo “Boy” B. Liceralde continued to strengthen the organization by addressing all chapter-related issues and administrative concerns. Because of an impending heated election where opposing factions failed to agree on simple terms, President Boy went on an extended 6-month term to effectively facilitate a compromise for the warring factions.

In 1990, President Jesus Manuel “Jamie” Escudero focused on the internal activities and implementation of other de-kahon projects.

In 1991, President Francisco “Paquing” Santos dedicated his term to renovating the Clubhouse electrical system, addressing the roof leakage and production of additional Chapter Sign Boards for meetings. Projects like Palaro, Badminton and Jaycee Week Trendy were successfully implemented to further enhance the spirit of Jayceeism among members.

In 1992, JCI Davao enter into a Twinning Agreement with the JCI Jang Hyoo Won of the Republic of South Korea. Related to the occasion, President Antonio “Tonyboy” Domingo and JCI Davao played hosts to a 15-man Jang Hyoo Won delegation.

In 1993, President Jose Edgar J. Ilagan and JCI Davao host the 13th Mindanao Area Conference. And once again, JCI Davao played host to an 18-man JCI Jang Hyoo Won delegation.

In 1994, President Lorenzo “Bong” Cristobal and JCI Davao sent a 4-man delegation on a 3-day visit to sister chapter JCI North Sulawesi in Manado, Indonesia.

In 1995, President Emmanuel “Manny” Capili led an 11-man delegation to attend the JCI Asia Pacific Conference in South Korea. At the same time, President Manny and JCI Davao paid a meaningful visit to its sister chapter JCI Jang Hyoo Won of South Korea.

In 1996, under President Angel Puentespina’s leadership, the chapter won a major award at the 51st World Congress held in Pusan, South Korea. The project Traffic Management and Education wins for the JCI Davao the Most Outstanding Public Safety Project Award.

This year also saw the chapter hosting yet another National Convention. The highly successful Natcon hosting was manned by the able National Convention Director Jeffrey Catotal producing more than a thousand delegates. The hosting was such a revelation since the chapter, being hosts for a record 8th time, has taken bold measures in conducting the events of the meet, most notable of which were the nightly fellowships.

In 1997, President Jeffrey Catotal dedicated his term in conducting numerous fellowships to further emphasize the importance of bonding and renewal of ties.

In 1998, JCI Davao celebrated its golden Jubilee year. President Danilo Marcos C. Gotera and JCI Davao hosted a grand and memorable Homecoming.

In 1999, President Ralph “King” Aviola exemplified sound management and effective leadership by equipping the members with significant trainings, addressing various administrative concerns and implementing various projects aimed to raise funds for the chapter. President King’s term was dedicated to focusing internally and as a testament to that, his very own Chapter Induction was held in the Chapter Clubhouse.

In 2000, President Louie Biraogo made the Membership Growth and Effective Trainings as his two main thrusts for the term. As the new millennium unfolds, new members are also needed to infuse new blood and renewed dynamism. A massive recruitment drive resulted to the chapter declaring a Category 1(75 members) status. Being a Prime Graduate himself, President Louie advocated for effective training and vigorously conducted various one-hour seminars at least twice a month all throughout his term.

In 2001, a young leader courageously took on the cudgels of leadership of the chapter. President Charles Reginald “Reggie” Reyes proved to be a man of action. Despite setbacks in membership where the chapter saw former members creating a new chapter, President Reggie took on the challenge unfazed and full of optimism. Determined to build on the membership and work on a creative retention program, numerous fellowships, initialization of collaborative programs under the chapter records and recognition commission, various no-nonsense trainings and fund-raising programs were undertaken. The year turned out to be more fruitful than expected.

In 2002, under the able leadership of President Paul Dennis C. Balinas, the Institutional Project MOHSG wins for JCI Davao the Most Outstanding Project in the field of Public Relations during the 22nd Mindanao Area Conference. President Dennis continued to build on membership growth and pursued the advocacy on trainings.

In 2003, President Robert Martin R. Antepuesto and the JCI Davao, Inc. now on its 54th year, entered into a memorandum of agreement with the City Government represented by the Honorable Mayor Rodrigo R. Duterte, to head its information campaign through billboards and street signs in the LGU’s Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance. Likewise, the Davao City Council has passed a resolution naming JCI Davao as the lead organization in the said information campaign.

This year also marked the significant growth in membership as the chapter was able to declare a Category 2 (56 members) status. This was a clear indication of the slow but steady progress of the chapter in terms of regaining its status in the national organization.

In 2004, after successfully winning the bid to host the 2005 National Convention, President Rolando Carlo “Toto” B. Lacson went on an aggressive Chapter Visitation campaign to rebuild long-lost alliances and forge strategic bonds with other chapters.

This year also saw President Toto L. leading a 44-man delegation to attend the Boracay National Convention and host the 3rd Fellowship Night dubbed as “The Davao Jaycees Night”. The highly successful Fellowship hosting was part of the strategic campaign to drum up a big attendance to the Davao National Convention for the following year.

In 2005, President Jesus Leonardo “Toto” E. Mabaquiao and JCI Davao hosted the National Convention for an unprecedented record 9th time. Under National Convention Director Jason Magnaye’s sound leadership, the chapter has made numerous bold steps to showcase the City of Davao the best way possible. The convention theme that circled around the islands to highlands concept proved to be a very challenging task but nevertheless, rewarding, as the delegates were treated to beaches, mountain resorts and lively streets altogether.

This term also proved to be a banner year for the chapter as it placed number 1 in the Mindanao JCI Performance and Efficiency ranking during the 25th Mindanao Area Conference in Pagadian City and placed 8th Overall in the National rankings during the National Convention. This term also made considerable improvements on membership growth as the chapter was able to declare 91 members bearing a Category 1 status.

In 2006, President Gerardo Jose “Joey” C. Maniquis has dedicated his term in addressing various administrative concerns. As it was the chapter’s amendment year, President Joey ensured the creation of the committee to look into the chapter constitution. Amendments were later ratified by the General Membership.

Through the initiative of then Vice President for Internationalism Nick Partoza, JCI Davao entered into a meaningful Twinning with JCI Namsan of South Korea. President Joey and JCI Davao hosted the JCI Namsan Delegates here in Davao that capped a symbolic exchange of tokens at the Chapter Clubhouse.

This year also saw the implementation of a highly successful fund-raising chapter project that generated more that Php 120,000.00 in cash.

In 2007, President Josue “Juntes” D. Tesado, Jr. has dedicated his term in addressing the internal issues of the chapter. Various significant Community-based projects were undertaken and most notable of which is the Institutionalized partnership of the chapter and Philippine Daily Inquirer to fund the chapter’s annual MOHSG and “Partner Ko Alaga Ko” Projects.

President Juntes also made a sustained effort to maintain if not improve on the chapter’s membership by declaring 51 members bearing a Category 2 status.

In 2008, President Antonio Nicolas “Nick” D. Partoza III goes on record as the youngest JCI Davao member to assume the Presidency at 25 years old. This young but determined leader has literally moved mountains to strengthen and revitalize the membership fold.

It was indeed a very busy year for JCI Davao and our workaholic President as various worthwhile Community-based Projects like “Partner Ko Alaga Ko”, MOHSG ’08, Project I-Care, among others were successfully implemented. JCI Signature Courses/Trainings were also conducted such as JCI Achieve, JCI Presenter, etc. And as a reward to the hard work, JCI Davao placed 6th overall in the JCI Performance and Efficiency Rankings during the recent 28th Mindanao Area Conference. Notwithstanding, the successful Celebration of the much awaited 60th year Chapter Homecoming. In the said event, 10 new JCI Senators were honored.

This 2009 will prove to be a challenging but yet very hopeful term for a veteran JCI member in the presence of President Renauld N. Candia. This term seeks to equal if not better the accomplishments of the past as it takes bold steps in securing a brighter future for the chapter. And having a President whose JCI career span over a decade starting when he became a member of the UM Junior Jaycees back in 1999, became its President in 2001 and subsequently, became a regular member of JCI Davao in the same year, our chapter could not ask for more.